Database Developer - Index Services

Database Developer, BIS, Associate

About this role

About the team

BlackRock Index Services (BIS) is responsible for the design, development, and administration of Fixed Income, Equity & Multi-Asset indices for internal and external clients. Our success hinges on producing highly accurate, best-of-breed indices in a timely manner.

BIS is looking for an experienced Software Architect to drive the architecture & design of our next generation Equity, Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Index calculation, simulation, and delivery platform.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of Database, design, development, testing, support and ensuring compatibility with enterprise and solutions architecture by harnessing modern development technologies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative indices

• Participate in stakeholder & client discussions and presentations.

• You have a zeal for automating the complete software lifecycle – development, testing, deployment & production operations

• Take pride in guiding and mentoring a team of engineers

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• B.S./MS (or equivalent) in a STEM subject area with 4 to 9 years of experience in Enterprise Software Development

• Experience in designing and developing Indexing solutions for Equity / Fixed Income / Real Estate asset classes is a must

• In-depth understanding of RDBMS & SQL technologies Database design with experience on Oracle / MS SQL Server / Sybase / Snowflake

• Experience with using normalization techniques for database design

• Experience with design & development of ETL solutions

• Expertise in tuning SQL code for high performance & throughput

• Solid understanding of execution plans on RDBMS 

• Good understanding and knowledge of Unix/Linux and related infrastructure

• Ability to analyze & compare solutions for space-time complexity and trade-offs

• Superior problem solving and troubleshooting skills and perseverance to identity Root cause of any problem

• Experience in developing and supporting high performance, low-latency, high availability systems

• Well versed with using AI tools for coding and debugging

Nice to have skills

• Experience with cloud native development (Kubernetes, Docker) and Cloud Platform like Microsoft Azure

• Experience with design & development of ReSTful Webservices using HTTP-JSON / gRPC and Service Mesh architecture is desirable

• Experience with Distributing Computing Technologies like Apache Ignite/ Hazelcast

• Experience with Java technology stack (Spring, JDBC, Hibernate, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Maven, Jenkins, JUnit)

• Knowledge of Core and Enterprise Java using multi-threading and networking frameworks

• Python development experience with good knowledge of numerical / statistics / ML packages such as pandas, numpy, scipy and cvxpy

• Experience working in an agile software development environment and with related technologies (Git, JIRA, ADO)

• Technical writing skills

• Experience with BlackRock Aladdin platform and dashboard technologies is a plus

• Experience implementing solutions that interface with financial services industry is highly desirable

  • Data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, FT Interactive Data, Factset, Rimes

  • Index vendors such as MSCI, S&P, Barclays, JP Morgan

• Passionate about multiple aspects of enterprise software development – Performance, Scale, Resilience, Usability and Maintainability.

• Meticulous planner, well-organized engineer with strong attention to detail and an uncompromising approach to quality

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.